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About Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim stand as one of the most influential duos in hip-hop history, emerging during the genre’s golden age in the late 1980s. Hailing from New York—Eric Barrier born in 1965 in Queens and William Griffin Jr., known as Rakim, born in 1968 in Long Island—the pair revolutionized rap with their groundbreaking collaboration. Eric B. earned acclaim as a pioneering DJ and producer, famously reshaping hip-hop’s sound through his creative use of hard-hitting James Brown samples. Rakim, who adopted the name Rakim Allah after converting to Islam as a teenager, redefined MCing with his smooth, jazz-infused flow and intricate, poetic lyricism.

The duo burst onto the scene with their 1986 debut single, "Eric B. Is President," which quickly created an underground sensation. Their seminal album, "Paid in Full" (1987), propelled them into mainstream success and featured timeless hits like "I Ain’t No Joke" and "I Know You Got Soul." This record became one of hip-hop’s most frequently sampled works. Following albums—"Follow the Leader" (1988), "Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em" (1990), and "Don’t Sweat the Technique" (1992)—cemented their legendary status and influenced generations of artists from Gang Starr to Eminem.

Despite creative tensions leading to their split in the mid-1990s, both continued successful solo careers. Rakim released acclaimed albums such as "The 18th Letter" (1997) and "The Master" (1999), while Eric B. ventured into solo projects and label management. The innovative synergy of Eric B. & Rakim forever transformed hip-hop, elevating it to a respected art form through their technical mastery and lyrical sophistication.

Genres

Electronic•Hip-hop & Rap